Seamus Bourne

Clinical Assistant Professor of Theatre

Short Bio

Seamus M. Bourne received his MFA from Indiana University in 2009. He moved to the Atlanta area to pursue a career in scenic design. His work as a designer has been seen on the stages of Theatre in the Square (where he also served as the resident designer and technical director), Atlanta Lyric Theatre, Actor’s Express and Georgia Ensemble Theatre. In 2015 Seamus joined United Scenic Artists, Local USA 829, the labor union and professional association of Designers, Artists and Craftspeople, many who are world famous, organized to protect craft standards, working conditions and wages for the entertainment and decorative arts industries. He has worked regionally in Richmond, VA (Henley Street Theatre) and Tulsa, OK (LOOK Musical Theatre). Seamus is also a two-time Suzi Bass Award nominee and four-time Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Faculty Merit Award recipient. Seamus also serves as the Stage Management coordinator for Region IV of KCACTF.